Job Overview of the Book: Opening narrative (ch.1-2)

Job Overview of the Book: Opening narrative (ch.1-2)
Job’s opening statement (ch.3) 1st dialogue w/ 3 friends (ch.4-14) 2nd dialogue w/ 3 friends (ch.15-21) 3rd dialogue w/ 3 friends (ch.22-27) Job’s opening statement – actually part of 1st dialogue w/ 3 friends, who arrived at the end of ch.2 Ver.18.3

Job Overview of the Book: “Poem to Wisdom” so-called (ch.28)
Job’s closing statement (ch.29-31) Elihu’s statement (ch.32-37) Yahweh’s 2 dialogues & Job’s 2 responses (ch.38-42:8) My view on “poem to Wisdom” – ch.28 reads as a continuous piece from ch.27 which begins as a continuation of the “parable” (proverb – mâshâl) that began with ch.26. Ch.29 begins the same as ch.27 – “Job continued his proverb” (verbatim in Heb.) – Remember – Job was one of the notable righteous, along with Noah and Daniel (Eze.14:14:14), and Daniel was also noted for WISDOM. If fearing Adonai and departing from evil are wisdom (28:28), then Job most certainly was wise (1:1, 8; 2:3)! Ver.18.3

Overview of the Book: Closing narrative (42:9-17)
Job Overview of the Book: Closing narrative (42:9-17) Ver.18.3

Job Who wrote Book of Job? Jewish tradition – Moses
Companion Bible – Bullinger makes the case that Moses wrote the account of his life But – there are other indicators of authorship that I’ll point out as we proceed Ver.18.3

Job Various book orders: LXX – Job, Psa., Pro. MT – Psa., Job, Pro.
Heb. var. – Psa., Pro., Job LXX – oldest is Codex Vaticanus, 4th cent. AD – Eng. translations have followed LXX book order. MT – both Leningrad Codex ca AD and Aleppo Codex ca. 920 AD, apparently ordered by size – largest to smallest. Heb. Var. – acc. to “THE ORDER OF THE BOOKS IN THE HEBREW BIBLE”, Journ. of the Evang. Theological Soc., Dec 2008 Ver.18.3

Who was Job? Meaning of his name: `îyyôwb, rel. to `êybâh (enmity)
`îyyôwb – BDB suggests a meaning: “object of enmity” – in other words “hated one,” hated by Satan apparently Extended ending of Job (LXX) – Job 42:17 says Job was formerly known as Jobab – a Jobab is listed in a succession of Edomite kings (Gen.36:34) Companion Bible – Bullinger makes the case that this is the Job who was a descendant of Issachar – IOW, an Israelite Ver.18.3

But he lived in the land of Uz (1:1).
Job No genealogy. But he lived in the land of Uz (1:1). Greatest of all the “sons of the East”. One’s father – a patronymic often used in names Jer.25: – gives a list of nations in which Uz is separate from Edom But Lam.4:21 – “daughter of Edom, who dwells in the land of Uz” an Uz – was descended from Esau (Gen.36:28) East of what? – Edom was south and east of Israel – so this tale was given to Israel, in relation to whom “sons of East” lived NE, E & SE Isa.11:14 – defines Edom, Moab and Ammon as “sons of the East” Also – Jud.6:3; 7:12 places Midianites & Amalekites with “sons of the East” in their attack upon Israel – Jud.8:10 lumps them all together as just “sons of East” Qedem – means either “East” or “from of old” – if “sons of old” were meant, then the writer of the book of Job would have been drawing on ancient history (ancient to him). But that would make this the ONLY text in the Bible where that translation would apply. Unlikely! Ver.18.3

He was attacked by Sabeans & Chaldeans (1:19).
Job He was attacked by Sabeans & Chaldeans (1:19). Sabea – identified with Sheba, present day Yemen Chaldea from the NE, Sheba from the SE – they also were “sons of the East” NOTE – no attack (or fear of attack) from the W – Israel – they appear to be at peace. Jordan R. – formed border between Edom and Israel (40:23) Ver.18.3

When did Job live? Possible clue in Eze.14:14, 20?
Three Wise Men – Noah, Daniel and Job – could this list be chronological? What it DOES show – book of Job probably written before Eze.14, itself written between 4th and 5th years of Jehoiachin’s captivity by Nebuchadnezzar ( BC). Conflicting clues – in following slides Ver.18.3

Job’s 7 sons feast each on his day – at end of cycle, Job sacrifices
Opening scene: Job’s 7 sons feast each on his day – at end of cycle, Job sacrifices Job’s sacrifice – to cover any secret sins of his son’s hearts – lit. “he caused to ascend an ascent” Job sanctified them – qâdash – a priestly act Job as head of family – lead in worship service Job’s observance – a small “s” sabbath – he showed the work of the law written in his heart (Rom.2:15) Ver.18.3

“Sons of Elohim” present themselves before Yahweh (1:6, again in 2:1)
Job Heavenly scene: “Sons of Elohim” present themselves before Yahweh (1:6, again in 2:1) Yahweh holding court – to get an accounting from His ministers “sons of the Elohim” – Gen.6:2, 4; Job 1:6; 2:1 – only occs. all “sons of Elohim” – Job 38:7 – aka “morning stars” Satan – “Accuser” – 1st occs. (Num.22:22, 32) used of an angel of Yahweh as an “adversary” (think adversary in court) – “the Accuser” – 14 occs. Job; 3 occs. Zec; w/o art. 1 Chr.21:1 – used of men 15 occs. – NEVER used of God, although He is spoken of as an “adversary” in Job (rîb in 31:35; tsar in 16:9) – cp. Jesus in Joh.5:45 – “Do not think that I will accuse you to the Father. There is one that accuses you, even Moses…” – NOTE: Satan accused Israel before God night and day (Rev.12:9-10) Ver.18.3

Yahweh asks Satan where he comes from – “from roving in the earth”
Job Heavenly scene: Yahweh asks Satan where he comes from – “from roving in the earth” The original Rover Boy – like the mariners of Eze.27:8, 26 And remember – the angels in prison for not keeping their own principality (Jud.1:6) Ver.18.3

Yahweh’s boast: “My servant Job…none like him on earth”
Heavenly scene: Yahweh’s boast: “My servant Job…none like him on earth” This commendation – very similar to Yahweh’s self-declaration in Isa.46:9 – “none other Elohim and not like Me” Ver.18.3

Job What was Job’s walk? He was declared “perfect and upright” by Yahweh twice (1:8; 2:3), and by the 1st verse. By what standard? – “one fearing God and shunning evil” is a very general description of his uprightness. Remember Paul’s boast: concerning the Law he had become “blameless” (Phi.3:6), yet he persecuted Jesus (Acts 9:4-5). “Perfect” – tâm, related to tâmîym; open & show separate file Perfect and Upright.doc Brief mention of idolatry – 31:26-27 (Job) More of Job’s walk - later Ver.18.3

Satan’s cynical answer: Job only served for the blessings God gave him
Heavenly scene: Satan’s cynical answer: Job only served for the blessings God gave him IOW – Job was little better than a hireling – it is possible for Christians also to serve thus (prosperity doctrine) – Satan declared Job’s uprightness a sham So – how could it be proven that he served God from the heart, out of love? Keep in mind Psa.7:9. Both Job and Yahweh would be put to the test – but Yahweh defined the limits of the test! – Yahweh’s credibility was being put to the test Ver.18.3

Job’s 1st test: loss of family, wealth
“Yahweh gave and Yahweh took. Be blessing Yahweh’s name.” Job sinned not. – NOTE also: naked he came from his mother’s womb and naked he will return (1:21) – was this a commonplace expression, or did Job borrow from Ecc.5:15 (or, vice versa)? Ver.18.3

Job Heavenly scene: Yahweh’s 2nd boast: “My servant Job…none like him on earth…he still holds onto his integrity…” … - “although you incited Me against him to swallow him up for nothing.” Ver.18.3

Job Heavenly scene: Satan’s cynical answer: physical pain would show that Job’s service was insincere Ver.18.3

“bad boils from the sole of his foot to the crown of his head.”
Job Job’s 2nd test: “bad boils from the sole of his foot to the crown of his head.” Cp. in the curse of the Law – Deu. 28:35 – book of Job might have been best understood by those acquainted with Mosaic Law Ver.18.3

Job Job’s 3rd test: Provocation from his wife. “Shall we receive the good from God and not receive the evil?” “Curse God and die” – she seemed to prefer widowhood to being married to a husband in disgrace (presumed guilty!) In all this Job sinned not with his lips. (2:10) Ver.18.3

Job’s 4th test: His comforters arrived…
Their purpose (2:11) – “to grieve for him and to console him” But they turned quickly to scolding – such evils could not befall a righteous man! Perhaps a lesson for us – beware whom you accept help and comfort from! Ver.18.3

Job’s 3 friends: a Temanite, a Shuhite, a Naamathite (2:11)
troops of Tema, caravans of Sheba – known to Job (6:19) – and whom did a queen of Sheba visit? Did Solomon learn of Job through her? Teman – one of the chiefs of Edom (Gen.36:42) in the tôledôth of Esau (36:9) Shuah – a son of Abraham & Keturah (Gen.25:1-2) Naamah – not mentioned in Bible, but was a common place-name in Middle East Ver.18.3

Job’s opening statement to his friends:
He cursed the day of his birth and wished it were exterminated. Job’s complaining – began after the arrival of his friends. He also – longed for death (3:20-21), but did not consider suicide Ver.18.3

“son of Barachel the Buzite, of the family of Ram” (32:2)
Job Elihu, the 4th visitor: “son of Barachel the Buzite, of the family of Ram” (32:2) Elihu arrived unheralded in the narrative. Why does Elihu alone have such a genealogy? This may suggest the authorship of the book too. Barachel – means “blessing of God” – note Satan’s accusation re: Job, “You have blessed the work of his hands” (1:10) – then “Yahweh blessed the after-part of Job more than his beginning” (42:12); God’s blessings are the book-ends of Job Buzite – Only other mention in Eze.1:3 would indicate a relationship between Ezekiel and Elihu – furthermore, this was a priestly family. Was Elihu a priest? But also a Buz mentioned as a nephew of Abraham (Gen.22:21). Heb. root means “despise”, “hold in contempt”. Elihu – several mentioned in Bible – one was an ancestor, great grandfather (1 Sam.1:1) of Samuel the priest-prophet (1 Sam.2:18 – he wore an ephod) – another priestly connection – and another possible time clue Samuel – the prophet was based at Ramah, suggestive of the family of Ram All this – suggests Job/Elihu lived in the time of Judges – no king yet over Israel & Edom not an enemy of Israel Ver.18.3

His “perfect and upright” walk fitted him for judgeship (29:7-25).
Job What was Job’s walk? His “perfect and upright” walk fitted him for judgeship (29:7-25). Judge & Teacher – seem to be combined in this self-declaration More allusions to Job’s judgeship: 31:12, 21, 28 Parallels – Solomon’s early career Ver.18.3

He knew & taught the word of God (6:10; 4:3; 23:12; 27:11).
Job What was Job’s faith? He knew Yahweh by name. He knew & taught the word of God (6:10; 4:3; 23:12; 27:11). Yahweh – named by Job in 1:21 (3), 12:9; 28:28 (5 occs.) Shaddai – he also knew Yahweh/Shaddai – “Shaddai” used frequently (31 occs., only 17 elsewhere in OT) a key name (wasn’t Job blessed with His “Bounty”? – CB, App.4). Exo.6:3 explains that God revealed Himself by this name before Moses’ encounter with Him. “Yahweh” used 33 times in Job, making the Jewish covenant name more frequent than Shaddai! Whatever the nationality of Job and his friends, the Book of Job was intended for a Jewish audience. The God of Abraham – knew that Abraham would teach his children after him (Gen.18:19) – so it should not be unexpected that descendants of Esau, Keturah & Ishmael would be acquainted with Yahweh. Job as teacher – 4:3-4 – Eliphaz’ statement – 6:10 – Job himself: “I have not concealed the words of the Holy One” – he either had access to Scriptures, or God spoke directly with him, or he pretended to speak for God 6. 27:11 – Job would “teach you by the hand of El (hapax)” – but was this a vain statement on his part? 7. 27:13-23 – that teaching concerning judgment of the wicked coincided with his 3 friends’ views Ver.18.3

What was Job’s faith? He was enjoined to receive God’s law. (22:22).
Eliphaz – spoke this Law – possible reference to Mosaic law But Abraham – also obeyed His torah (Gen.26:5), and God expected him to teach his children God’s ways (Gen.18:19) Probable – God’s moral law was understood from Abel’s time, as well as the sin offering – the covenant with Israel included “putting it in writing”, with a lot more ceremony & authorities added Ver.18.3

He offered burnt offerings for sins (1:5).
Job What was Job’s faith? He offered burnt offerings for sins (1:5). He was enjoined to pay vows (22:27). Burnt offerings – offered from earliest times – e.g., Abel, Noah Vows – 1st mentioned in Gen.28:20, as a deal that Jacob made with God when he was fearful of his encounter with Esau Pledging – mentioned in Job 17:3; 22:6; 24:3, 9 but known from Judah’s time (Gen.38:17) Ver.18.3

Job What was Job’s faith?
Immediate punishment (for wicked) or reward (for upright) was the common expectation. Eliphaz – 4:7-9; 22:24-25 (prosperity doctrine!) Bildad – 8:6-7 Zophar – 11:18-20 Job – 27:13-23 Elihu – 32:2; 34:11, 26-27; 36:7-12 Punishment of the wicked affirmed by Yahweh – 38:12-15, although no mention of the timing Ver.18.3

Job No one to mediate. Job 9:33 – “There is not one judging between us, that he may put his hand upon us both.” Job – seemed to long for a Mediator (mesitēs in LXX) Mediator – only OT occ. (LXX); but Jesus was Mediator of the New Covenant – Heb.8:6; 9:15; 12:24 – 8:5 makes it clear that Moses was mediator of the Old Covenant – he stood in the breach between Israel and their judgment as a type of Christ, Moses – stood in the breach for the People (Exo.32:30-32; Deu.9:12-19) Compare Yahweh’s complaint later – “Do you truly annul My judgment? Do you condemn Me so that you may be justified? Or is your arm like El’s, and you thunder with a voice like His?” (40:8-9) Ver.18.3

Job Hope of redemption? Job 19:25 – “And I know my Redeemer is alive, and later He will stand upon dry land.” Dust – a common word in Job (26 occs.) – also what Adam was made from (Gen.2:7). Just as – his Redeemer will stand upon dust, so Job repented upon dust and ashes. (42:6) Yahweh the Great Redeemer of Israel – Exo.6:6 Kinsman Redemption – for property – numerous places in Law of Moses Immediate Redemption – from enemies and oppression – a common theme in the Psalms (Psa.69:18) Ver.18.3

Job Hope of resurrection?
Job 19:26 – “And after they destroy my skin, that even from my flesh I will see Eloah.” “worms” – as in the KJV – not in the text Ver.18.3

Job 19:27 – “Whom I will see for myself, and my eyes have seen and not another, …” What Job said later – “I heard of You by hearing of the ear, but now my eye sees You.” (42:5) Ver.18.3

Job 19:27 – “…though my heart has come to an end in my bosom.”
Hope of resurrection? Job 19:27 – “…though my heart has come to an end in my bosom.” Decomposition Ver.18.3

Job 14:7-15 – “…all the days of my warfare I will wait until my change comes.” tsâbâ’ – n. army, war, warfare – as in “Yahweh Tseba’ôwth” (pl.) – previously in Job 7:1 (often mistranslated) “warfare” – lit. translation shows the conflict-nature of man’s life – was Job applying it to his death-state also? – the meaning of this passage may be that Job looked for redemption from his present condition. Ver.18.3

Job 14:7-15 – “You will call and I will answer You. You will long for the work of Your hands.” Abraham – had a resurrection hope, but it was not revealed to the rest of us until Heb.11: Did he not teach his children also to believe thus? Ver.18.3

Job Job: How did his expectations of God’s justice coincide with the Law of Moses? Ver.18.3

Job: 31:8, 40 Law: Deu.28:30, 33, 51; Lev.26:16; Mic.6:15
Crops taken by enemies. Ver.18.3

Job Job: 2:7 Law: Deu.28:35 Skin infections Ver.18.3

Job: 8:6-7; 11:18-20; 27:13-23 Law: Deu.28:20; Pro.3:33
Job invited a curse (3:2-11) vs. the curse of the Law on the wicked. Ver.18.3

Job God’s correction. Job 5:17 (& 33:19-22)
Parallels with Psa., Pro., Ecc. God’s correction. Job 5:17 (& 33:19-22) Pro. 3:11-12 (& 6:23; 10:17; 13:1, 18; 15:32; 17:10…) Pro.3:11 could be a paraphrase of Job 5:17 – or vice versa Proverbs ctd. – 19:25; 21:11; 23:13-14; 29:1, 15 Ver.18.3

Job Job 7:17-18 Psa. 8:4 Parallels with Psa., Pro., Ecc.
God’s condescension to man. Job 7:17-18 Psa. 8:4 Ver.18.3

Job Job 7:7 Ecc. 5:16 Parallels with Psa., Pro., Ecc.
Ephemeral life of man. Job 7:7 Ecc. 5:16 Ver.18.3

Job Job 7:9-10 Ecc. 9:5, 10 Parallels with Psa., Pro., Ecc.
Nature of the grave. Job 7:9-10 Ecc. 9:5, 10 Ver.18.3

Job Job 28:12-19 Pro.28:18-19, also 3:14-15; 8:10-11, 19; 20:15
Parallels with Psa., Pro., Ecc. Value of wisdom. Job 28:12-19 Pro.28:18-19, also 3:14-15; 8:10-11, 19; 20:15 Ver.18.3

Job Parallels with Psa., Pro., Ecc. Nature of wisdom. Job 28:28 Pro. 1:7; 9:10; 15:33; 16:6 Job 28:28 – “fear of the Lord” “departing from evil” – exactly how Yahweh described Job in the beginning (1:8; 2:3) NOTE – wisdom once dwelled in Edom & Teman (Jer.49:7; Oba.1:8), and in the “sons of East” (1 Ki.5:10) Ver.18.3

Job Job 32:8; 38:36 Pro. 2:6-7; 8:22-36; Psa.94:10
Parallels with Psa., Pro., Ecc. Source of wisdom. Job 32:8; 38:36 Pro. 2:6-7; 8:22-36; Psa.94:10 Ver.18.3

Job Job 36:7-12 Pro. 16:10; 20:28; 29:14, 16; Psa.94:12; 118:18
Parallels with Psa., Pro., Ecc. God’s relations with kings. Job 36:7-12 Pro. 16:10; 20:28; 29:14, 16; Psa.94:12; 118:18 Ver.18.3

Job Parallels with Psa., Pro., Ecc. God as Teacher. Job 36:22 Pro. 2:6-7; Psa.94:10, 12 Elihu speaking (ch.36) – and did he fulfill the role of a teaching priest (2 Chr.15:3)? Ver.18.3

Job Job 38:4-11 Pro. 8:27-29 Parallels with Psa., Pro., Ecc.
Who was with God at creation? Job 38:4-11 Pro. 8:27-29 Ver.18.3

Parallels with Psa., Pro., Ecc. “Six and seven”. Job 5:19 Pro. 6:16
Subject differs – but expressed in like terms Parallels with Pro & Ecc – these esp. suggest a connection with Solomon and his wisdom Ver.18.3

Job Other features. Acquaintance with - 1) creation 2) fallen angels
3) God speaking via dreams Creation – Job 33:4-7 (Elihu) – Gen.2:7 Fallen Angels – Job 4:18; Gen.6 Dreams – Job 33:15-16 (Elihu) – possibly the best example was God speaking to Abimelech in a dream – if he restored Sarah, Abraham would pray for him (Ge.20:7) – as it concerned Abraham, the episode was likely passed to all his descendants – ALSO: Pharaoh’s dreams interpreted by Joseph, Nebuchadnezzar’s dreams interpreted by Daniel Ver.18.3

Other features. Acquaintance with - 4) Nebuchadnezzar’s madness?
Job Other features. Acquaintance with - 4) Nebuchadnezzar’s madness? Nebuchadnezzar – 12:24-25 Ver.18.3

Job Reward/Punish – complete refs.:
Psa.1:5-6; 5:8-13; 7:8-11; 11:1-7; 31:14-24; 32:10-11; 33:1-5, 13-22; 34:15-22; 37:1-40; 52:1-8; 55:1-23; 58:1-11; 64:1-10; 68:1-6, 21-23; 69:1-33; 72:1-7; 75:1-10; 92:5-15; 94:1-23; 97:1-2; 112:1-10; 116:1-9; 118:5-25; 119: ; 125:1-5; 129:1-6; 140:1-13; 141:8-10; 142:2-3… Ctd. – 145:7-9, 14-20; 146:6-9 Ver.18.3

Job Reward/Punish – complete refs.:
Pro. 2:21-22; 3:31-34; 4:14-19; 10:2-3, 6-7, 11, 16, 22, 24-25, 27-30; 11:3-10, 21, 23, 28, 30-31; 12:2-3, 7, 12-13, 21; 13:9, 21-22, 25; 14:19, 32; 15:6, 29; 16:3-5; 18:10; 19:23; 20:7; 21:12, 15, 18; 22:4-5; 24:15-16, 24-25; 28:1; 29:6, 16 Some of these – cited in preceding slides Ver.18.3

Reward/Punish – complete refs.: Ecc. 2:26; 5:6; 7:17-18; 8:12-13
Job Reward/Punish – complete refs.: Ecc. 2:26; 5:6; 7:17-18; 8:12-13 Some of these – cited in preceding slides Ver.18.3

Job Book of Job, as a long courtroom scene:
Satan – plaintiff against God’s justice and Job’s justness Job – defendant complaining that God was his plaintiff, and that He could not be subpoenaed Under Mosaic Law – no prosecutor, just a plaintiff and defendant and a judge Ver.18.3

Job – wished to be plaintiff against God’s justice and to defend his justness Job – put himself in Satan’s role Therefore Elihu’s anger was justified – because Job justified himself rather than God (32:2) Ver.18.3

E,B&Z – plaintiffs against Job – bungled the job Elihu – plaintiff against Job God – sudden appearance as both Plaintiff and Judge E, B & Z – in effect the 2 or 3 witnesses required by Mosaic Law to convict a guilty person (Mat.18:16; Deu.19:15) Elihu – his case passed over by Yahweh without comment – except indirectly He repeated Elihu’s condemnation that Job multiplies “words without knowledge” (38:2; 35:16 – also 34:35) Ver.18.3

Job – acquitted because he retracted his case vs. God – repented in humility E,B&Z – convicted, because they defended God unjustly Job’ repentance – included the self-condemnation “Who is this hiding counsel without knowledge?” (42:3, also 40:3-5) E, B & Z – were twice told, “For you have not spoken toward Me rightly, like My servant Job.” (42:7-8). This seems to have to do with Job’s repentant response to Yahweh at 42:1-6 – was a similar response expected of E, B & Z? Ver.18.3

Elihu – passed over by Yahweh, because he was a member of the Plaintiff’s team? Elihu’s anger at Job & reason for responding – because Job justified himself rather than God (32:2) – was right on the mark – Yahweh also said, “Do you truly annul My judgment? Do you condemn Me, so that you may be justified?” (40:8) Ver.18.3

Summary of Yahweh’s complaint against Job: 40:1-8
Ver.18.3

Was Job forgiven for speaking what was right, but not his 3 friends?
Why? Was Job forgiven for speaking what was right, but not his 3 friends? In what way did Job speak right toward Yahweh? – 42:7 – he repented (42:6) and found himself vile (40:4) But his 3 friends – kept insisting Job must have committed some evil for such woes to befall him - in effect, they contradicted Yahweh’s statement that Job was “perfect and upright” Ver.18.3

Job Why? Did no one reply to Elihu, especially Job who was so vocal with his friends? Could Elihu, as author – have inserted himself into the scene as a literary device? Ver.18.3

Why? Did Yahweh omit mentioning Elihu at all.
Job Why? Did Yahweh omit mentioning Elihu at all. What exactly was Elihu’s role? – Note that he has neither an entrance, nor an exit from the tale. He is more or less interrupted by Yahweh, speaking from the storm. Was Elihu’s purpose – to prepare the way for Yahweh to speak, like a John the Baptist? Note – no one replied to Elihu (see previous slide note) Were Elihu’s views different from Job’s 3 friends? – his initial anger was due to Job justifying himself rather than God (32:2); he claimed to be as Job’s mouth to God, i.e., his mediator! He delighted to justify Job (33:32). Ver.18.3

Elihu speak correctly in all?
Job Did? Elihu speak correctly in all? Yes, in this matter: God is sovereign & does not give account of Himself (33:13) In all of God’s response to Job – He does not try to justify what He let happen to Job – not one word! What about Elihu’s question – what can God receive from men? (35:6-7) If Yahweh boasted on His servant Job – did He not receive praise and glory from Job’s faithfulness to Him? Does God not desire love and obedience from His creatures? Ver.18.3

Job Why? Did Yahweh not answer any of Job’s questions or complaints about his suffering? In a word – He is sovereign! If a judge is dragged into court, it’s because he’s unfit to judge any longer. Opening Narrative – quickly establishes why Job was made to suffer But perhaps – the Book of Job was left him as an explanation – if so, it must have been amended later with the ending (42:12-17) Elihu – had something to say about the chastening of the Lord (33:19-22) – but so did Eliphaz (5:17-18) Yahweh’s response – based almost entirely on His sovereign power as Creator (38:4-39:30; 40:15-41:34) – but Eliphaz had argued from that basis – 5:8-9, – as did Job – 9:4-12; 12:7-10, 15, 22; 26:6-14; 28:9-12, 23-27 – and Elihu – 35:5; 36:26-37:22 Yahweh’s response – was meant to edify Job Could Yahweh’s boasts about Job – be meant to rectify Satan? Ver.18.3

Job Does … the opening narrative depict a righteous man as a pawn between God and Satan? Based on previous Notes – God deals with man and angels differently – just as we are made lower than the angels for the present And wasn’t part of the judgment of Satan – “I will put enmity (‘êybâh) between your seed and her seed.” – Gen.3:15? 3. How did Paul encourage the righteous? – “For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory that shall be revealed in us.” – Rom.8:18; “For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory.” – 2 Cor.4:17; “But even all those wishing to live piously in Christ Jesus will be pressed.” – 2 Ti.3:12 Ver.18.3

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